19th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 8-10, 2020 • Kansas City, MO
The Psychosocial and Socioemotional Effects of Cued Speech
Some Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people experience communication difficulties in social settings when interacting with hearing people. American Sign Language, Cued Speech, and oral language are three modalities used by Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing people. The purpose and benefits of Cued Speech are debated by some members of the Deaf community, especially those who use American Sign Language, and hearing community. This study looks at the psychosocial and socioemotional experiences and factors that are present among Deaf Cued Speech users. Observations were conducted to see how Deaf Cued Speech users interact with other Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or hearing Cued Speech or American Sign Language users, and individuals who use both modalities. These observations also gave insight into the simultaneous use of Cued Speech and American Sign Language. Observations, literature analysis, interviews, and electronic media analysis were used to collect data for this study. Findings show that using Cued Speech does not negatively impact one’s social interactions or relationships with other Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Cued Speech users, some of which may also use American Sign Language, or with hearing people. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals who use Cued Speech have no more psychosocial or socioemotional deficits or delays than Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals who use American Sign Language.
- Identifying the psychosocial and socioemotional benefits that are present as a result of using Cued Speech
- Showing that using Cued Speech is not detrimental to a Deaf/HOH person's social interactions or relationships with other Deaf, HOH, or hearing people.
- Reframing the misconception that the goal of Cued Speech is only to improve spoken language (oral) development and learning English and vocabulary.
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Presenter: Jaemi Hagen
Born Deaf, adopted from Vietnam and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Jaemi is a recent 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and two minors in neuroscience and leadership. In August of 2019, Jaemi will be starting a Masters in Social Work program at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. Jaemi also works as a cook at a restaurant in Dinkytown. Jaemi is an experienced public speaker, having spoken across the country at different universities and schools. He was the keynote speaker for the University of Minnesota’s Lavender Celebration for LGBTQIA+ individuals. He gives presentations in spoken English or ASL. Jaemi is also a native Cued Speech user
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